John served his country in the United States Marine Corps., where he was a field radio operator. While serving he received the National Defense Service Medal, Rifle Sharpshooter and Good Conduct Medal. John was a member of the American Legion. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Savannah where he also was the pastor over Senior Adults. John ministered to the Native Americans in Arizona.
He departed this life on Thursday, December 13, 2018 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 64 years, 11 months and 18 days.
In addition to his wife of 44 years Ginger, he is survived by his children, Aprille Virginia Cole Roberts and her husband Mitch of Atwood, Tennessee and Michael Zackory Cole of Corinth, Mississippi; grandchildren, Jordan Matthew Roberts and Noelle Acacia Roberts; mother, Mable Cole ; and nephew Brent Daniel Cole.
In addition to his father, John was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Eugene Douglas and Gary Brent Cole.
